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Iranian FM:

'European powers committed to reviving nuclear negotiations'

After talks in Geneva with Britain, France and Germany, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says the three appear committed to reviving nuclear negotiations: We felt the seriousness.

'European powers committed to reviving nuclear negotiations'

Sa'ar to British counterpart:

'We want a deal, we'll soon know if Hamas does too'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar hosts British Foreign Secretary David Lammy. The two discuss a number of regional issues, including Iran, Syria, and Lebanon.

'We want a deal, we'll soon know if Hamas does too'

On January 13:

Iran to hold nuclear talks with France, Britain, and Germany

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs stresses the talks in Geneva will be "consultations, not negotiations."

Iran to hold nuclear talks with France, Britain, and Germany

Britain considering lowering voting age to 16

Lucy Powell, a senior Labour government member, indicated that the UK may introduce legislation to lower the voting age to 16 this spring.

Britain considering lowering voting age to 16

European powers:

'No justification for Iran's uranium enrichment'

Britain, France, and Germany accuse Iran of amassing high enriched uranium to "unprecedented levels" without "any credible civilian justification".

'No justification for Iran's uranium enrichment'

British Foreign Secretary:

'UK had diplomatic contact with Syrian rebel group'

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy confirms the British government established "diplomatic contact" with rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, which recently overthrew Assad’s regime, even though it is a proscribed terrorist organization.

'UK had diplomatic contact with Syrian rebel group'

Britain, France and Germany:

'We're ready to snap back Iran sanctions if needed'

Britain, France and Germany signal their preparedness to reinstate comprehensive international sanctions against Iran to prevent it from developing nuclear weapons.

'We're ready to snap back Iran sanctions if needed'

New data:

Record levels of antisemitism on UK campuses

Antisemitic incidents linked to universities in Britain have surged by 117% over the past two academic years, finds report by Community Security Trust. The 272 incidents in the 2023/24 academic year represent the highest number ever recorded in a single academic year.

Record levels of antisemitism on UK campuses

'We urge de-escalation'

US, France, Germany, and UK 'monitoring' situation in Syria

Governments of the US, France, Germany, and the UK issue statement on the situation in Syria, after rebels launched an offensive against the Syrian army, taking over Aleppo.

US, France, Germany, and UK 'monitoring' situation in Syria

'The situation is catastrophic'

British minister to announce additional aid to Gaza

Britain’s International Development Minister Anneliese Dodds set to announce £19 million of funding for Gaza, as well as £7m of new UK funding to UNRWA.

British minister to announce additional aid to Gaza

Day of Shame for Britain

Dithering does not excuse us. In our case, it amounts to betrayal.

Day of Shame for Britain

France, Germany, UK and US welcome IAEA resolution on Iran

Governments of France, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States release statement welcoming IAEA Board of Governors’ adoption of a resolution calling Iran to cooperate with IAEA investigation.

France, Germany, UK and US welcome IAEA resolution on Iran

Britain hints:

Netanyahu could face arrest if he enters the country

Downing Street says Netanyahu could face arrest upon entering Britain following the ICC issuance of an international arrest warrant against him, though it won't comment on "hypotheticals".

Netanyahu could face arrest if he enters the country

IAEA board condemns Iran over lack of cooperation

IAEA board approves resolution by France, Germany, and Britain urging Iran to address longstanding questions in IAEA investigation into uranium particles detected at two undeclared locations.

IAEA board condemns Iran over lack of cooperation

US, European powers submit Iran censuring motion at IAEA

European powers and the United States introduce resolution censuring Iran for its insufficient cooperation on its nuclear program.

US, European powers submit Iran censuring motion at IAEA

Over support for Russia

Britain sanctions Iran’s airline and shipping carrier

UK government freezes assets of Iran Air and the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL), after evidence emerged of Iran providing ballistic missiles to Russian forces.

Britain sanctions Iran’s airline and shipping carrier

UK medical staff treated Jews while wearing Free Palestine pins

A lawsuit filed against the hospital accused the doctors and staff of creating a hostile and intimidating environment for the Jewish patients being treated.

UK medical staff treated Jews while wearing Free Palestine pins

America’s electrifying counter-revolution

America is attempting to clean up its house. Europeans are burning theirs down. Whether Britain and Europe follow suit or give up the ghost, Jews there aren’t in for an easy ride. Opinion.

America’s electrifying counter-revolution

'Remember October of last year'

UK Prime Minister rebukes MP who accused Israel of genocide

MP Ayoub Khan asked Prime Minister Keir Starmer why his government has not classified Israel's war as a genocide, to which he answered: 'I'm well aware of the definition of genocide, and that is why I've never referred to it as one.'

UK Prime Minister rebukes MP who accused Israel of genocide

Report:

US and Britain strike Houthi targets in Yemen

Houthi media reports that coalition warplanes from the United States and Britain carried out a series of precision strikes on military installations in Sanaa.

US and Britain strike Houthi targets in Yemen

Wine critic:

British newspaper censors recommendation for Israeli whisky

Guardian's wine critic was surprised to find that his recommendation for Israeli whisky was censored on the newspaper's website and not included in its print edition.

British newspaper censors recommendation for Israeli whisky

Britain:

Anti-Israel activists steal busts of Israel's first President

Pro-Palestinian Arab activists from Palestine Action group steal two busts of Israel’s first President, Chaim Weizmann, from Manchester University, citing his involvement in the 1917 Balfour Declaration.

Anti-Israel activists steal busts of Israel's first President

'Totally wrong'

British Foreign Secretary criticizes Israel's anti-UNRWA laws

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy criticizes bills passed by the Knesset banning the activities of UNRWA: The UK has been clear that Israel must ensure UNRWA can deliver aid at the speed and scale needed.

British Foreign Secretary criticizes Israel's anti-UNRWA laws

British Foreign Secretary:

'A regional war would be catastrophic'

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy says he spoke to his Israeli and Iranian counterparts in an attempt to avoid escalation into a “catastrophic” regional war.

'A regional war would be catastrophic'

Will surveillance flights be used against Israel?

Britain announced it would consider providing intelligence collected from surveillance flights over Gaza to the ICJ as part of the investigation against Israel for war crimes.

Will surveillance flights be used against Israel?

British PM:

'Alarmed to hear about drone launched towards Netanyahu's home'

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks to Netanyahu after Hezbollah fired a UAV towards his private home. His office: He discussed with Netanyahu the opportunity presented by Sinwar’s death to halt the fighting and get the hostages out.

'Alarmed to hear about drone launched towards Netanyahu's home'

UK announces new sanctions against yeshiva, Jewish groups

British government announces sanctions against Od Yosef Chai Yeshiva, several organizations and outposts it claims promote anti-Arab violence or are illegal.

UK announces new sanctions against yeshiva, Jewish groups

'Heil Hitler'

Antisemitic slogans and symbols found at London golf club

Graffiti which includes phrases such as “Heil Hitler”, "f*** the Jews" and "Heil Hitler" drawn in the sand at Hendon Golf Club. Police investigating.

Antisemitic slogans and symbols found at London golf club

Italy, Britain, France, Germany:

'Attacks against UNIFIL are against international law'

Italy, Britain, France and Germany issue joint statement criticizing Israeli strikes which UN’s mission in Lebanon.

'Attacks against UNIFIL are against international law'

UK announces new sanctions on Iranian military after attack

The UK government announced a new round of sanctions targeting senior Iranian military figures and organizations for their role in attempting to destabilize the Middle East in response to Iran's massive ballistic missile attack on Israel two weeks ago.

UK announces new sanctions on Iranian military after attack

Iranian dissident attacked in London:

'I feel safer in Israel'

Pouria Zeraati, an Iranian journalist who was attacked in London, says that despite the war he feels safer in Israel.

'I feel safer in Israel'

Amid Gaza war:

Religious hate crime hits record high in England and Wales

Government data finds that religious hate crime in England and Wales surged by a record 25 percent over the past year. Hate crimes against Jewish people more than doubled.

Religious hate crime hits record high in England and Wales

Lily Ebert, Holocaust survivor and TikTok sensation, dies at 100

Ebert, who was honored by King Charles in 2022, survived the Auschwitz death camp where much of her family was murdered.

Lily Ebert, Holocaust survivor and TikTok sensation, dies at 100

British intelligence warns of growing terrorist threat in UK

Iran, ISIS, and Russia are all attempting to recruit operatives and carry out acts of terrorism in the kingdom.

British intelligence warns of growing terrorist threat in UK

'I love Hezbollah'

Anti-Israel protesters in London carry pro-Hezbollah banners

Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian Arab activists stage demonstration through London, some of them carry banners with pro-Hezbollah wording.

Anti-Israel protesters in London carry pro-Hezbollah banners

UK Defense Secretary:

'British forces played their part in preventing escalation'

British Defense Secretary John Healey comments on Iranian ballistic missile attack on Israel, says British forces played a role in preventing further escalation.

'British forces played their part in preventing escalation'

'It cannot be tolerated'

British Prime Minister condemns Iranian missile attack on Israel

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer after Iranian ballistic missile attack: We stand with Israel, Iran must stop these attacks, together with its proxies like Hezbollah.

British Prime Minister condemns Iranian missile attack on Israel

Keir Starmer meets families of hostages

British Prime Minister meets with the families of hostages and bereaved families at his residence in London.

Keir Starmer meets families of hostages

British MP

Star of David should be displayed at every UK point of entry

Former British Minister of State for Immigration Robert Jenrick vows to move the UK embassy in Israel to Jerusalem if elected PM, says he wants Britain to be the most welcoming country for Jews.

Star of David should be displayed at every UK point of entry

After Israeli strike in Beirut

Britain to its citizens: Leave Lebanon now

Britain urges its citizens in Lebanon to "take the next available flight" out of the country amid the recent escalation.

Britain to its citizens: Leave Lebanon now

Hostages' families meet with new British government

The families of hostages met today with new British MPs and asked for their support in recovering their loved ones.

Hostages' families meet with new British government

Britain:

PM Starmer calls for the return of the Israeli 'sausages'

PM Kier Starmer tripped up while listing his desires for the Middle East and addressing the issue of the hostages held in Gaza.

PM Starmer calls for the return of the Israeli 'sausages'

Netanyahu criticizes British gov't:

'They are sending a horrible message to Hamas'

In interview with Daily Mail, PM Netanyahu criticizes Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government over its anti-Israel decisions: These misguided decisions will not change our determination to defeat Hamas.

'They are sending a horrible message to Hamas'

British PM:

'Suspension of arms exports to Israel was a legal decision'

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer defends his government's partial suspension of arms exports to Israel, says it does not signify a change in UK support for Israel's right to self-defense.

'Suspension of arms exports to Israel was a legal decision'

British journalist:

'UK arms ban to Israel is shameful betrayal'

Daily Telegraph's Allison Pearson severely criticizes UK's decision to ban arms shipment to Israel, 'A shameful betrayal of a heroic ally.'

'UK arms ban to Israel is shameful betrayal'

'An important step'

Jordan welcomes British suspension of weapons licenses to Israel

Jordan's Foreign Ministry says Britain's decision to suspend some export licenses for weapons to Israel is an important step to protect civilians.

Jordan welcomes British suspension of weapons licenses to Israel

Report:

US warned Britain against suspending arms sales to Israel

US reportedly privately warned Britain against suspending arms sales to Israel, citing concerns such a move could damage attempts to broker a ceasefire in Gaza.

US warned Britain against suspending arms sales to Israel

'Will encourage our enemies'

UK Chief Rabbi criticizes suspension of arms sales to Israel

Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis criticizes British government’s decision to suspend some of its arms sales to Israel: It will not help to secure the release of the remaining 101 hostages, nor contribute to the peaceful future we wish and pray for.

UK Chief Rabbi criticizes suspension of arms sales to Israel

Former Trump adviser warns UK against Israel arms embargo

Trump's former national security adviser Robert O’Brien says Britain’s Labour Party risks creating a rift in the UK’s relationship with the US if it moves forward with a ban on arms sales to Israel.

Former Trump adviser warns UK against Israel arms embargo

Iran's new Foreign Minister seeks dialogue with the EU

Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, who negotiated 2015 nuclear deal, says Iran welcomes relations with the European Union "in an environment based on mutual respect".

Iran's new Foreign Minister seeks dialogue with the EU

British diplomat resigns over arms sales to Israel

Mark Smith, a British diplomat based in Ireland, claims the UK's foreign office "may be complicit in war crimes".

British diplomat resigns over arms sales to Israel

Revealed: Hamas' plan to blackmail Britain

IDF reveals Hamas documents detailing plan to exhume remains of British, Commonwealth, soldiers from early 20th century, blackmail British government.

Revealed: Hamas' plan to blackmail Britain

British, French FMs:

'We will support Israel if it comes under attack'

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy and French Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné promise during Israel visit that their countries would stand by Israel if it were attacked by Iran.

'We will support Israel if it comes under attack'

'Deliberately provocative'

Britain condemns Ben Gvir's Temple Mount visit

British Foreign Secretary joins in on the condemnations of National Security Minister's visit to the Temple Mount.

Britain condemns Ben Gvir's Temple Mount visit

'There can be no more delays'

Britain welcomes call to resume hostage deal talks

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy welcomes call by Qatar, Egypt and US for resumption of ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas: The fighting must stop now, and all hostages still cruelly detained by Hamas must be released.

Britain welcomes call to resume hostage deal talks

Japan:

Israeli ambassador snubbed, US & British envoys boycott ceremony

US, British ambassadors skip Nagasaki ceremony after Israeli envoy’s presence is nixed.

Israeli ambassador snubbed, US & British envoys boycott ceremony

Britain:

Record number of antisemitic incidents in the first half of 2024

New figures from Community Security Trust show that Britain saw almost 2,000 antisemitic incidents in the first half of 2024, more than half of which were related to Israel, Gaza, Hamas or the current conflict in the region.

Record number of antisemitic incidents in the first half of 2024

'Highly volatile situation'

Britain withdraws families of staff in Beirut embassy

Britain announces it has withdrawn the families of embassy staff in Beirut amid concerns of escalation with Israel.

Britain withdraws families of staff in Beirut embassy

Causes firestorm again

Sky News correspondent: Haniyeh was a very moderate leader

Sky News correspondent Alex Crawford causes firestorm in the wake of her report on the elimination of Hamas leader, just after claiming that Israel has a “lust for revenge”.

Sky News correspondent: Haniyeh was a very moderate leader

Over criticism of Israel:

British Jews to file complaint against Sky News journalist

Board of Deputies of British Jews accuses prominent Sky News journalist of exhibiting a “disgraceful lack of professionalism" after she claimed that Israel has a “lust for revenge”.

British Jews to file complaint against Sky News journalist